"Mangtso" was first published on June 15, 1990 by Pema Bhum. The
editorial board members were Kunsang Gyal, Tsering Dhondup, Tenzin Gompo,
and Pema Bhum. On the request of the original founders and publishers of
"Mangtso", AMI took on the responsibility of publishing this fortnightly
Tibetan language newspaper with effect from the issue dated August 31, 1993.
The new editorial board of the paper was Tashi Tsering, Pema Bhum, Lhasang
Tsering and Jamyang Norbu. Gonpo Tsering was assistant editor till May 1995.
Within a short space of time "Mangtso" had become the most popular
and respected newspaper in the Tibetan exile world.

But the very success of "Mangtso" brought with it a host of problems
and difficulties. In the end we reached a situation where we had to choose
between continuing with "Mangtso" or AMI itself. The choice was
not easy but evident. The March 31,1996 issue of "Mangtso" was
the final one.

We are aware that this closure brought about great disappointment in the
Tibetan community and especially among friends. In fact, more than two years
after closing "Mangtso" we still receive expressions of disappointment.
The general reasons for our decision were explained in the closing issue
of "Mangtso". We once again express our sincere regrets.